ENA Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
“The far-reaching implications of a federal government shutdown also extend directly and indirectly into emergency departments across the United States.
Without funding, ENA-supported initiatives and programs which focus on, among other things, emergency care for children, nursing workforce development, critical nursing research, the opioid crisis and the health and well-being of health care workers are in danger of being disrupted. Of particular concern are the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development, MISSION ZERO and Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection programs.
Last year, U.S. emergency departments reported more than 155 million patient visits. As the health care safety net across the United States, emergency departments do not shut down, which makes continued funding of these and other important programs vital to emergency care and the health care workers who provide it every day.
ENA encourages lawmakers to find a resolution which limits the interruption of program services and support to health care workers and their patients.”
- ENA President Ryan Oglesby
Learn more about ENA’s legislative and federal program priorities: www.ena.org/advocacy/public-policies-agendas
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With nearly 45,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.